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g which of the following wavelengths of light is most likely to cause a sunburn? explain your answer. a. 700 nm b. 400 nm c. 200 nm

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(b) 400 nm is the far ultraviolet (violet) in the visible spectrum

The shorter wavelengths are more likely to cause sunburn.

200 nm is probably too short to be transmitted by the atmosphere

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